Lockdown Sewing
 

Inspired by my wife sewing herself a bikini during lockdown, I decided to use some of my spare lockdown hours to sew myself some swimwear. Although my general preference is briefs (or even better - skinny dipping when possible), there are times when a more conservative cut is warranted, such as with my wife's workmates, for which I wear a square-cut. However, my favourite squarecut recently needed to be retired due to lycra rot, and I was struggling to find a suitable replacement. Commercially available ones seemed to either be for serious lap swimmers, or for extroverted show-offs.
I could not find a sewing pattern that was quite what I wanted, so I made a pattern myself based upon an Aussiebum handlebar pouch (which I find the most comfortable of anything I have tried) and an Olaf Benz waist (the Handlebar is a bit low cut for conservative use).
The outcome isn't perfect, but not half bad I think.
https://imgur.com/a/Cnnldkm

Looks great! Excellent for a first try. I could never do that.

Great "lockdown squarecut" suit! While the suit is too conservative for my taste, you have sewn a wonderful pouch into that design. Most squarecuts I find have an inadequate pouch resulting in a squashed look. Your design looks perfect. IF suit had a lower rise, it would fit my idea of a perfect squarecut. Great work!

I've been learning how to sew too...
 

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And another...
 

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Same style but in polka dots.

They look really good
Nice job on them
You look good in them also

Great Job!
 

Your suit looks terrific. Very professional looking sewing and detail work. It's a wonderful fit. Did you have a pattern or did you make it from your own design?

The rise and coverage are perfect The pouch holds you beautifully and very tastefully. I wish I could find suits like that commercially. I believe they would enjoy a great market. What size is it? Would you consider making some for us?

Another Print
 

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Thanks for the compliments. I made my own pattern from one of my purchased suits and then modified it to accommodate my skill level and sewing machines, also to enhance the fit. It took about 6 attempts to get to this point.

I'm very pleased with the result and am thinking I will purchase far fewer swimsuits in the future. I might consider selling a few depending on how productive I am this winter:)